Mike W. Johnson

Tea with Mike

Society EN ↓ 199 episodes

We prefer tea, not coffee, and we’re not sorry. Tea with Mike is a storytelling-based podcast where people from varying fields come together for conversations on who they are as individuals, and how they have achieved a degree of success professionally. These are personable interactions, not scripted press features. Grab a cup of hot tea and join your host Mike W. Johnson to learn about these interesting guests and why they appreciate the importance of relationships amidst a world of technology and separation. You can find Tea with Mike everywhere @teawithmike!

Author

Mike W. Johnson

Category

Society

Podcast website

teawithmike.com

Latest episode

Jan 3, 2026

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Episodes

99. From performing for friends and family to International Brotherhood of Magicians member, an interview with Matt Brockman 31.10.2020

Joining me for this conversation was the 2015 People's Choice Award for Best Young Magician by the IBM Matt Brockman. The theme of the show was learning about how someone can get started in Magic and how Magicians like Matt are adopting the pandemic and taking their show's online using Technology like Zoom. Matt also spoke to his love for Magic from a young age including, playing tricks on...

98. How the Guitar saved me from Depression, an Interview with Josh Sahunta 24.10.2020

Joining me for this conversation was 2020 Radio Corus national Summer Song Contest winner Josh Sahunta. The theme of the show was the role  Music can play in the fight against Depression and Mental Health. Josh spoke to his journey of turning Music into a career, his love for Ed Sheeran and John Mayer, and how through hard work, self-belief, and perseverance you, can accomplish anything. Another p...

97. From the Classroom to Content Creation and Real Estate, an Interview with Pureverb 17.10.2020

Joining me for this conversation was a former Teacher turned Content Creator and Realtor Damon Johnson. The theme of the show was learning how the Internet doesn't do everything and how you need to use your voice to pick up the phone and call someone. Damon spoke to his journey from being a teacher to working in Real Estate and the role that Digital plays in his Business. Another part of Damon...

96. From serving in the Military to adopting the YOLO perspective, an Interview with Geordie Cheesman 11.10.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Geordie Cheeseman who served 27 years in the Canadian Military. The theme of the show was about adopting the YOLO perspective which breaks down to trying and exploring new things on a frequent basis. Geordie spoke to his life in the military from serving in tours to Bosnia and Croatia to what it was like transitioning out of the Military back in to regular civi...

95. From a community focused upbringing to sharing creativity with the world, an Interview with Deveno Caprice 03.10.2020

Joining me for this conversation was the co-founder of Mialoveus Deveno Caprice. The theme of the show was expressing the importance that Education and Community can play in someone's journey. Deveno spoke to his childhood and Education that centered around Community and respect for others. Another part of Deveno's story was his love of Art, Spoken Word Poetry, and a personal tragedy led Deveno to...

94. Perseverance, an Interview with Pureverb 26.09.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Rapper Pureverb. The theme of the show was staying optimistic, perseverance, and surrounding yourself with people who share the same values and beliefs as you. Pureverb spoke to his Musical journey and offered the advice of being patient over taking short cuts in pursuit of a goal. Another part of Pureverb story sees him talk us through some of the Music and th...

93. Finding greatness through the struggle, an Interview with Gio Negron-Garcia 19.09.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Public Speaker and Mental Health advocate Gio Negron-Garcia. The theme of the show was about never giving up despite the circumstances you may end up experiencing. Gio spoke to his journey from experiencing a tough Childhood to earning a full-ride scholarship to pursue his ultimate goal of becoming a College President. Another part of Gio's story sees him speak...

92. From Music performance to running a thriving restaurant in a Pandemic, an Interview with Jeremiah Fox 12.09.2020

Joining me for this conversation was the Musician, Podcast Host, and Restaurant owner Jeremiah Fox. The theme of the show was about jumping into new things and building relationships in your local community. Jeremiah spoke to his journey from studying for two Music degrees to ending up working in the Food industry, how his Business had to pivot during the pandemic, and the work that he is doing wi...

91. From Industrial Engineering to running a Media Company, an Interview with Shinjini Das 05.09.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Industrial Engineer turned Entrepreneur and Public Speaker Shinjini Das. The theme of the show was the empowerment of Women and Youth around the Globe. Shinjini spoke to how she used the skills/experience gained in Engineering to pivot and create a platform called Das Media Group, whose vision is to inspire #GoGetters through real-time motivational media conten...

90. From running a Business and Community Fundraising to headlining Music Festivals, an Interview with Rich Glow 29.08.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Retail Business Owner and DJ Rich Glow. The theme of the show was about putting Community and People first. Rich spoke to his fundraising efforts for Red Deer Food Bank, his journey through the Retail space to becoming a Business owner, and how he uses music as a relaxation tool. Throw in running an Events based Business and laying down the Beat as a DJ at a ra...

89. From NBC The Voice 2020 to CEO of a Family Business, an Interview with Todd Michael Hall 23.08.2020

Joining me for this conversation was NBC The Voice 2020 contestant,CEO of Glastender Inc, Musician, Rock Climbing Enthuaist, and family man Todd Michael Hall. The theme of the show was about being realistic when pursuing goals knowing that other things require time spent on them like going to work and spending time with family and friends. Todd spoke to his time playing Music across Europe, the ch...

88. From Drama School to creating a Documentary for Amazon Prime, an Interview with Joel Van Der Molen 17.08.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Joel Van Der Molen, an English Actor, speaker, and Filmmaker, best known for telling his own life story in the creation of the multi-award-winning Documentary Series, Living My Illusion on Amazon Prime. The theme of the show was about learning how to connect with the inner and authentic self. Joel spoke to being a young British Tennis hopeful and how studying A...

87. The Journey of a Nobleman, an Interview with Konstantin Vorosmarty 10.08.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Theatre lover and Education enthusiast Konstantin Vorosmarty. The theme of the show was about embracing uncertainty. Konstantin spoke to living in Vienna Austria at the time of the Cold War, his love for Musical Theatre, and how life challenges have helped him develop resiliency. Konstantin ended this episode by speaking to the fact that life can be hard but, w...

86. From the Theatre world to Directing and Producing Films, an interview with Gilbert Allan 16.07.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Actor, Producer, and Director Gilbert Allan. The theme of the show was the Audience through the mediums of Theatre, Film, and Television. Gilbert spoke to being a lover of Theatre from a young age, his multiple leading Acting roles including playing Romeo in Shakespeare Romero and Juliet, his extensive work in Film, and how Television is very structured and tim...

85. From an Economics background to working in Product Management, an Interview with Jonathan Torrey 16.07.2020

Joining me for this episode of Teawithmike was Jonathan Torrey. Jonathan talks about how his love for Economics, Sports Cards, Marketing, Advertising, Podcasting, Statistics, Self- Learning, People, and how he has used these skills to develop a career working in Marketing and Advertising in the Automotive Industry while running a Podcast on the side. A theme of the show was through one thing you c...

84. From Corporate America to running a Fitness Business, an Interview with Justin Coldiron 10.07.2020

Joining me for this episode of Teawithmike was Justin Coldiron. Justin talks about how his love for people which, led him to quit his Corporate Engineering job to pursue a life of happiness and fulfillment. Justin acknowledged and spoke from Experience to the challenges of running a business from the perspective of when things don't work out. This episode tells you it's acceptable to chang...

83. Digital Transformation, an Interview with Sangita Konar 10.07.2020

Joining me for this episode of Teawithmike was Sangita Konar. Sangita talks about how her strong work ethic has driven her to excel in the studies of Technology; she also discusses her love for Fashion, Acting, and Travelling. This episode encourages you to build relationships and use the power of Technology to help achieve your personal goals.  Find the Teawithmikeshow through: Website: http://te...

82. Don't give up on your story, an Interview with Brandon Stone 05.07.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Brand Builder, Music, and Fashion lover with a passion for connecting with new people Brandon Stone. The theme of the show was not being afraid to go after your dreams, belief in something for the next generation rather than yourself, and be uniquely yourself, never feel the need to change that. Brandon spoke to his passion for the Electric Guitar and Singing i...

81. From Federal Prison to being a Role Model, an Interview with Sean Dustin 26.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was a single Dad, Union blue-collar worker, and former drug addict Sean Dustin. The theme of the show was about creating a path of purpose through making positive life decisions. Sean spoke to his childhood, the lack of support system around him from a young age, and his style of learning, was based solely on experiencing events rather than listening to others. Fas...

80. Using Street Photography to connect people, an Interview with Colman Kintop 25.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Street Photographer and Film and Video Creator Colman Kintop. The theme of the show was using the power of the Photography lens to capture human stories from all walks of life. Coleman spoke to how he got into Sait Film and Video program, the similarities and differences in skill sets needed for being a Photographer versus working in Film, and the importance of...

79. From the Brazilian Streets to playing with Snoop Dogg and Chris Martin, an Interview with B2Wins 25.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Artists, Performers, Entertainers, Speakers, and Motivators B2Wins. The theme of the show was about living life as one big adventure through both good times and bad highlighted when they spoke to Wagner battle with Cancer in 2015. B2wins spoke to growing up on the violent streets of Brazil, how they got started playing Music through an Orchestra and how the fir...

78. From Teaching in Classrooms to sharing a Musical gift with the World, an Interview with Ellen Kelli 21.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Teacher and Singer Ellen Kelli.  The theme of the show was demonstrating how Music and Education can work together to power learning. Ellen spoke of her love with working with young children and watching them grow through self-discovery and unstructured time expectations. On the Music side, we learned that Music was always apart of Ellen Journey, and through th...

77. From the Iranian Revolution to photographing A-list Celebs, an Interview with Ali Ghorbani 20.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Professional Photographer, Content Creator, Entrepreneur, and former Engineer Ali Ghorbani, aka the real Ali G! The theme of the show was storytelling. Ali spoke of living through the Iranian Revolution, a war, starting his first Business at the age of 12, graduating from university as an Electrical Engineer, and witnessing & capturing the Berlin Wall comin...

76. Snowball Effect, an Interview with Zachary Brandt 17.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was Business Owner and Amazon FBA Seller Zachary Brandt. The theme of the show was the "Snowball Effect" which is all about building something that makes you happy through consistency and constant learning. When asked about the topic of Self-Employment Zachary, spoke to some of the challenges and opportunities of working from home including learning Time...

75. Freedom, an Interview with David Oulton 12.06.2020

Joining me for this conversation was TV, Film, and Realtor David Oulton. The theme of the show was about creating freedom through Self-Employment. Throughout the episode, David spoke to the skills need to be successful both professionally and personally including developing "good people and time management skills." Come hear stories on how David met Dame Judi Dench whilst standing in a l...

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